Author Archives: Nina Scoville

Staff Spotlight: Your Amazing Berkeley Farmers’ Market Managers

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Staff Spotlight: Your Amazing Berkeley Farmers' Market Managers
Did you know that California certifies its farmers’ markets to ensure that the farmers grow what they sell at the market? These special regulations also require a Market Manager at all Certified Farmers’ Markets. These folks ensure that the markets are following the agricultural and health department regulations. In addition to that job, these folks… Read more »

Berkeley Farmers’ Markets Response to  COVID 19: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Berkeley Farmers’ Markets Response to  COVID 19: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
As an essential service, the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets REMAIN OPEN, providing fresh, healthy food for the community. We are actively making operational changes to protect customers, farmers, and staff, and to mitigate the spread of disease. We know there have been many changes and here is a list of some frequently asked questions. Berkeley Farmers’… Read more »

The Berkeley Farmers’ Markets are Expanding!

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The Berkeley Farmers' Markets are Expanding!
As the season and weather changes, summertime farmers are returning to market, and more shoppers too! In order to continue to maintain a safe market for all, with adequate space for social distancing, the City of Berkeley has provided additional space for all three of the Berkeley Farmers’ Market in order to safely space out… Read more »

Taking Pride in Peaches: Perspective from a Queer Farmer in the Capay Valley

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Taking Pride in Peaches: Perspective from a Queer Farmer in the Capay Valley
Farmers’ Markets are made possible through the efforts of a diverse community of people who come together around an appreciation for wholesome food, locally grown and delivered with the well-being of customers in mind.  Joanna Normoyle of Guru Ram Das Orchards represents one of our farmers who embraces these values and offers a diverse perspective… Read more »